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Hattiesburg
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Master Sgt. Mark Jordan, who served over 20 years in the Air Force, was named Hattiesburg’s 2025 Veteran of the Year for his community service and support to schools and vulnerable groups — local officials praised his servant leadership. WDAM
- ➤ Marine Corps veterans and a local business have joined forces to support a Christmas event that will cheer Hattiesburg kids—bringing festive hope to families during the holiday season. WDAM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The USM College of Business honored local business leaders at an annual awards luncheon held Friday at Southern Miss—presenting top honors to Keith and Melissa Saucier as Entrepreneurs of the Year. Retired Army general Steve Ainsworth was named Alumnus of the Year and Ashton Williams received Young Alumnus of the Year—underscoring the university's dedication to recognizing business growth in our community. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Monarch butterflies are staying on Cat Island instead of migrating to Mexico, which has led Mississippi State University's Coastal One Health team to study the insects' habitat and health. The team collects data by tagging the butterflies and plans to return weekly through November—efforts aimed at understanding the species' unusual behavior. WDAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hattiesburg Clinic Oncologist Dr. Bo Hrom said that lobular breast cancer is rare and harder to detect because it spreads in sheets without forming a lump—women are advised to check for changes in breast texture or nipple issues and to use 3-D mammography for early detection. WDAM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lady Eagles won a 92 to 80 game against William Carey in the Education Day Game Friday morning at Reed Green Coliseum—five players scored at least 10 points with Meloney Thames leading with 18 and Carly Keats adding 13. USM will host Blue Mountain Christian University Monday at Reed Green Coliseum. WDAM
- ➤ The MHSAA football playoffs ended for Class 1A-4A on Nov. 6-7 — the Class 5A-7A teams will begin their games on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. New reclassification rules change team alignments from last year. Hattiesburg American
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Ballet Magnificat: Light Has Come
7-8:30 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a powerful dance retelling of the story of salvation from the angels' perspective.
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Jeff Tweedy Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available starting July 18 — Experience the intimate sounds of Jeff Tweedy, a respected songwriter, as he performs solo and Wilco favorites.
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CitiLimitz Concert
7-11 p.m. — Hattiesburg Saenger Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of CitiLimitz performing live music from their popular soundtrack.
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Hobble Then Gobble 2025 5 Mile Run and 2 Mile Walk
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Lake Serene Clubhouse — Registration fee — Start your Thanksgiving with a run or walk to burn off some calories before feasting.
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DJ D.Reau Concert
11 PM - 2 AM — Brewsky's — Ticket required — Dance to the beats of DJ D.Reau in Hattiesburg's lively atmosphere.
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